Nearly 13 years after a junior colleague accused Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal of sexual assault, the Bombay High Court has overturned his acquittal and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The case became a major flashpoint over consent, victim-blaming and the way survivors are expected to behave after sexual assault. In this video, we look at why the verdict matters beyond the Tejpal case, particularly for women facing sexual harassment at the workplace, where the accused may also hold power over their careers.